Abe sent offering to Yasukuni

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe sent an offering of 50,000 yen for Yasukuni Shirine in an annual spring festival in last month. Then Abe became the first prime minister to make offering since Yasuhiro Nakasone.
About this action, chief cabinet secretary refrained from making comment. Also, he denied public money was used for Abe's offering.And within the government and ruling parties, there are various reaction. A party agree with offering, but another criticize it. Many people concern about diplomatic relation to China, Korea and other countries. And it is matter concerning the private capacity of Prime Minister.

(May.9,2007 DAILY YOMIURI)





This problem is difficult for me, but I think Prime Minister Abe should think. As a person, going to Yasukuni is good. But he is the head of Japan, if many people in other countries misunderstand, it is not good.
I don't know war, Yasukuni and history of aggression. So I can't show my position about this problem and should study these things.